DR. K C G VERGHESE MEMORIAL OPEN & U-15 CHESS TOURNAMENT

Hindustan College in association with First Move, Mysuru had organized Dr. K C G Verghese Memorial Open & Under 15 Chess Tournament on 7th March 2021. Mr.Tejkumar, Karnataka Grand Master, Dr. Subramanya, Retired Physical Education Director, Somani B.Ed College, Mysuru, Dr. Priya, Principal, Hindustan College and Mr. Mohan Kumar L P, Physical Education Director, Hindustan College inaugurated the chess tournament by making a move on the chess board.

160 participants from various states which included Bengaluru, Chamarajanagara, Mandya, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Chennai and Odissa had taken an active participation in the event. 47 International Rated Players participated from Odissa, Tamilnadu and from various districts of Karnataka. The Chess tournament was conducted under different categories which included Open, U-8 U-10, U-12 & U-15. Cash prize of Rs. 17,000 was awarded for the Open category and a special trophy was awarded for the best women player in the open category. A total of 55 tropies were awarded for the best 5 in each category for boys and girls separtely. Certificate of participation was provided for all the participants. Lunch and Refreshments were provided to all the participants.